The federal government is actively working to address the housing crisis in Canada by repurposing federal properties for residential use. As part of this effort, 22 properties in Ottawa have been identified for potential conversion into housing. This initiative is part of the broader “Public Lands for Homes Plan,” which aims to unlock public lands across the country to accelerate the development of affordable housing.
These properties in Ottawa, which include surplus office spaces and other federal buildings, are intended to be leased to developers who will build housing, rather than sold outright. This approach is designed to ensure long-term affordability and maintain public ownership of the land. The government is particularly focused on converting these spaces quickly to address the urgent need for affordable housing.
The properties in question are part of a larger list of 56 federal sites across Canada, with a goal to support the creation of up to 4 million new homes by 2031. The conversion of these sites, especially in key urban centers like Ottawa, is seen as a critical step in alleviating the housing shortage.
For further details on the specific properties or the overall plan, you might want to keep an eye on upcoming announcements from the government, as more properties and specific plans will be revealed in the coming months.
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